America’s Supply Chain Crisis by the Numbers

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, manufacturers have faced a wide range of supply chain issues, including raw material shortages, port shutdowns, and shipping delays. The virus has highlighted manufacturers’ reliance on international networks of suppliers and logistics firms, and also exposed some weaknesses of an interdependent global supply chain. In recent weeks, news media and government officials have put a spotlight on some of ongoing issues that American manufacturers face. Some observers have expressed concerns that the coming holiday season will add further stress to the nation’s existing supply chain plight